fung1 gin3封建
Jyutpingfung1 gin3
Yalefūng gin
Definition
Feudal, relating to the social and political system of feudalism; also, old-fashioned or conservative.
- feudal; relating to the system where monarchs grant land to rulers
- figurativeold-fashioned, conservative, or backward in thinking
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How it's used
Beyond the historical political system, this word is frequently used as a label for someone who is narrow-minded or holds outdated, traditionalist views. It carries a negative connotation of being rigid, patriarchal, or resistant to modern social progress. Calling someone 封建 is a common way to criticize behavior that feels like it belongs to a much older era.
Examples
Why are your thoughts so old-fashioned?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe something that is simply 'traditional' or 'classic' in a positive or neutral way. It specifically implies a stifling or regressive attitude that restricts personal freedom.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
